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Panasonic DMC-FZ18 operating instructions Request for Service Notice For USA Only, 139

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Request for Service Notice (For USA Only)

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In the unlikely event this product needs service.

Request for Service Notice: • Please include your proof of purchase.

(Failure to do so will delay your repair.)

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1590 Touhy Ave.

Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

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Panasonic DMC-FZ18 operating instructions Request for Service Notice For USA Only, 139

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Operating Instructions Dear Customer Information for Your SafetyFollowing Applies only in the U.S.A Following Applies only in CanadaFCC Note Declaration of Conformity About the battery packBattery charger About the battery chargerHttp//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs Contents Connecting to other equipment Names Components Standard Accessories20 21 22 910 12 13 14 1526 27 Lens Cap supplied Attaching the Lens Cap/StrapStrap supplied Tighten the screw Attaching the Lens HoodRemoving the hood adaptor Play back the pictures Charge the battery. P13 Insert the battery and the card P15Quick Guide Turn the camera on to take picturesConnect the charger to the electrical outlet Charging the Battery with the ChargerAbout the Battery Detach the battery after charging is completedCharging Approx min Time When the Charge indicator flashesCharging conditions Slide the card/battery door to open it Inserting Removing the Card Optional/the BatteryAbout the Built-in Memory/the Card optional Press MENU/SET to set Setting Date/Time Clock SetInitial setting Press MENU/SET Press /// to select the date and timeAbout the Mode Dial Press Setting the MenuPress MENU/SET Press / to select the menu itemAuto Review About the Setup MenuPress / to select the setting Press MENU/SET to set Press on a menu screen Press to select the Setup menu iconGuide Line Power SaveCUST. SET MEM MONITOR/VIEWFINDERZoom Resume ResetShutter Dial Display TV AspectLanguage Preparation Exposure P45 Taking PicturesF2.8 1/30 Program shift Preventing jitter camera shakeExample of program shift Determined scene Intelligent ISO sensitivity P74Face detection P78 Scene detectionFocus range in intelligent auto mode Other settings in intelligent auto ModeRotate the zoom lever towards Tele Taking Pictures with the ZoomRotate the zoom lever towards Wide Further extending the zoom Press / to select D.ZOOM and then pressExtended optical zoom mechanism Picture size and maximum zoom MagnificationPress REV Checking the Recorded Picture ReviewPress to select on and then press MENU/SET Press MENU/SET to close the menuPress ///to move the position Playing back/Deleting PicturesPress / to select the picture Rotate the zoom lever towardsTo delete Multi Delete Press and hold / during playbackFast forwarding/Fast rewinding To delete a single picturePress Press to select YES and then press MENU/SET to set Press / to select the picture and then press to setAbout the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Recording modeDiopter adjustment Playback modeOut-of-frame display Histogram Recording guide lineExamples of histogram High Press LCD Mode for 1 second Press / to select a modeCanceling setting AutoAuto Taking Pictures using the Built-in FlashPress Press / to select a mode Switching to the appropriate flash SettingForced on ISO200 Wide Available flash range to take pictures ISO sensitivityWide ISO100 Wide30 to 1/2000 Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting SecAdjusting flash output Press MENU/SET to finishPress Press / to select a mode Taking Pictures with the Self-timerUnder exposed Compensating the ExposureProperly exposed Overexposed Operation with the cursor buttons Taking Pictures using Auto BracketPress until Exposure appears, compensate the exposure with Operation with the joystickTake a picture Taking Pictures using Burst ModeWhen the burst mode setting is set to Unlimited Number of pictures recorded in burst modeTaking Close-up Pictures Focus range Press the AF macro/focus switch buttonTele-macro function Shutter-priority AE Aperture-priority AETilt the joystick towards / to set the aperture value Manual Exposure Assistance Manual exposurePress the shutter button halfway Take the pictureTaking Pictures with Manual Focus Aperture Value and Shutter SpeedPress and hold AF/MF Press MENU/SET and then press Tilt the joystick towards / to focus on the subjectMF Assist Changing the zoom area Technique for Manual focusOne shot AF PrefocusClock SET Travel Date Press MENU/SET to enter the settings Taking pictures in Custom modeWhen changing the menu settings You can also press the center of the joystick to set Press / to select the advanced scene modeTechnique for Portrait mode PortraitSports SceneryNight Portrait Press /// to select the scene mode Press MENU/SET to set Party Technique for Party mode Open the flashTechnique for Candle light mode FoodHigh Sens Birthday/Name settingSunset BABY1/BABY2Display the age/name Technique for Panning modePET PanningStarry SKY Setting the shutter speedTechnique for Fireworks mode Technique for Starry sky modeFireworks Snow Motion Picture ModeTechnique for Aerial photo mode BeachPress MENU/SET to close the menu Press the shutter button fully to stop recordingRecording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture Setting the departure/return datePress /// to set the departure date and then press MENU/SET Canceling the travel datePress MENU/SET to close the menu Take a picture Displaying the Time at Travel Destination World Time Finishing setting the home areaPress / to select World Time and then press Setting the travel destination area Using the quick setting Using the REC Mode MenuMenu Screen Balance Adjusting the hue for a more natural pictureAWB You can also press the center of the joystick to finish WB AdjustPress /// to finely adjust the white balance Finely adjusting the white balanceOFF Intelligent ISOAspect Ratio Setting the light sensitivitySetting the aspect ratio of pictures SensitivityPICT.SIZE/QUALITY Recording still pictures with audio Quality settings cannot be set in intelligent auto modeAudio REC QualityDeciding the method to measure brightness Metering ModeAF Mode Setting the focus methodAbout face detection Area-focusing High speedArea-focusing Spot-focusingAbout AF area selection When selectingDetecting jitter and compensating for it StabilizerAbout the jitter/movement detection Demonstration screen AF Assist Lamp Continuously focusing on a subjectFocusing in low light conditions becomes easier CONT.AFFixing the focus and exposure Setting color effects for the recorded picturesAF/AE Lock COL.EFFECTFlip Anim Adjusting the picture quality for the recorded picturesConnecting images to create a motion picture file PICT.ADJ10fps 5fpsDeleting all still images used to create flip animation Using an optional lensConversion Attach the tele conversion lens or close-up lensWhen attaching the close-up lens Zoom magnification when a lens is attachedExample of 25 screens To return to normal playback Displaying MultipleRotate the zoom lever towards To display multiple screens Press ///to select a pictureTo return to the 1 screen playback Screen Displaying Pictures by Recording DatePress /// to select Date to be played back Press /// to select a picture and then press MENU/ SETTo stop using the playback zoom Using the Playback ZoomTo delete a picture during the playback zoom Frame-by-frame forwarding/rewinding Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with AudioMotion pictures To pauseCreating still pictures from a motion picture When a motion picture with Or was selectedPicture size Using the Play mode menuTo stop using the 9 screens playback screen Press the shutter buttonItems that can be set Menu Screen Slide ShowPress / to select ALL, or Then press MENU/SET Press to select Start and then press MENU/SETSearching by recording information Press to finishCategory Press to search the categoriesPlaying back a slide show Press MENU/SET twice to close the menuRecording a slide show Press / to select the picture and then press Press to select Slideshow Setup and then press MENU/ SETPress to return to the category playback screen Rotate DISP./ROTATEFavorite Setting your favorite picturesAdding text comments to pictures Title EditPress / to select Single or Multi and then press MENU/ SET Press / to select a picture and then press100 Multi settingSET Text Stamp 101Press / to select YES or no and then press MENU/SET 102103 Setting the picture to print and the number of printsDpof Print To print the date To cancel all settings104 ProtectPress to stop recording Multi setting/To cancel all settings105 Audio DUBAspect ratio set Picture size Ting 106Resize Making the picture size smallerTrimming 107Enlarging a picture and trimming it Press /to select YES or no and then press MENU/SET 108Aspect Conv Press / to select or Then press MENU/SETCopying the picture data 109Copy Press MENU/SET several times to close the menuFormat 110Initializing the built-in memory or a card Macintosh Connecting to a PC111 WindowsAbout the PTP connection 112Folder Composition Conditions under which a different folder number is used113 Printing the PicturesDisconnect the USB connection cable after printing 114Press / to select the picture and then press MENU/SET Press to select Print Start and then press MENU/SETPaper Size 115Print with Date OFF NUM. of PrintsLayout 116Card Size LetterTurn the TV on and select external input Turn the camera on Playing back pictures using the AV cable suppliedPlaying Back Pictures on a TV Screen 117Attach the MC protector or ND filter with the lens extended Using the MC Protector/ND FilterScreen Display 118119 Recording after settingsPlayback 120About the Lens 121122 Bring charged spare batteries when going outDispose of unusable battery When not using the camera for a long period of timeNo Additional Delete Selections can be Made BUILT-IN Memory Error Format BUILT-IN MEMORY?Message Display 123124 125 Troubleshooting126 127 128 129 130 Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording TimeNumber of recordable pictures Still picture 131 132 Available recording time when recording motion pictures133 134 Specifications135 DIGITAL/AV OUT 136137 Digital Camera Accessory System138 Digital Camera Accessory Order FormFor USA Customers 139 Request for Service Notice For USA OnlyLimited Warranty Coverage Limited Warranty For USA Only140 141 Carry-In or Mail-In Service142 Customer Services Directory For USA OnlyAvertissement Précautions à prendre143 Pour le CanadaChargeur de batterie 144Propos du bloc-batterie Propos du chargeur de batterie145 IndexLCD Monitor 23, 36 146147 Panasonic Canada Inc Panasonic Puerto Rico, IncPage Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page